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£47/hr
5.0
Paula C
Experienced Primary English Tutor
I am a qualified, experienced English and Maths teacher with a BA Hons and Master's degrees from Russell Group universities. I spent many years as a primary school classroom teacher before moving on to online tutoring. I have significant experience in 11+ preparation and Independent School admission tests as well as Y2 and Y6 SATS.I have successfully prepared children for Essex, London, Surrey, Yorkshire and Newcastle schools.I am fun, kind and patient and work hard to develop my pupils' confidence and self-belief.. I will assess your child to identify areas of strength and weakness and carefully...
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£55/hr
5.0
Gemma P
Experienced and engaging KS2 Tutor English All Primary
My name is Gemma and I have over 10 years’ experience of teaching in UK Primary Schools. For the last few years, I have been tutoring children (ages 5-12) online in Maths, English, Y2 & Y6 SATs and 11+ Entrance Exams. I pride myself on delivering fun, engaging sessions and promoting rapid progress to the students I teach, ensuring they feel supported in their work and praised for every small success in their learning journey. I primarily work as an 11+ and SAT's specialist but I am happy to teach any primary level subject. I am confident in both Maths & English and have a lot of experience teaching f...
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£54/hr
5.0
Zoe E
Engaging English and English tutor
🌟 Looking for personalized, professional tutoring that adapts to your unique learning style? 🌟 Hi, I’m Zoe, an experienced educator offering various online tutoring services to help you or your child succeed! With over 10 years of teaching experience in the UK and internationally, I specialize in creating engaging, tailored learning experiences that align with various educational standards, including the National Curriculum, EYFS, and IB PYP.🎯 Services I Offer: 1:1 ESL tutoring for personalized learning for all ages. Group ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes for juniors. 1:1 Inquiry-Based Learning -...
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£31/hr
5.0
Jaime T
Highly-Skilled, passionate English Tutor.
I am an energetic and committed teacher in County Durham, who has a relaxed yet purposeful approach to supporting young people, where I have taught for 15 years.My main teaching experience is in Years 4, 5 and 6, particularly in Year 6 where I have taught for 10 years, giving me fast experience of preparing children for SATs with exam boards like the STA and secondary school.My classes have always really enjoyed my engaging teaching style and this has helped them to achieve strong results.I passionately believe in independent learning and in supporting all children to be the very best version of...
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£50/hr
5.0
Nadiah K
Highly experienced English tutor. English
My name is Nadiah, and I am 39 years old. With a decade of experience teaching English Language and Literature, I bring a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to education. My expertise spans various exam specifications, consistently yielding outstanding GCSE results.I take great pleasure in tutoring and am recognised as one of the most successful English tutors on Tutorful, based on reviews, experience, number of students, and hours taught. My six years of experience in a secondary school have honed my ability to support students of all abilities, leading to remarkable successes. The growing...
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£58/hr
5.0
Melanie C
Specialist and successful A level English teacher
It's all about building your confidence.I have 20+ years experience of teaching A level English and I know what AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC exam boards want to see. In my experience students most often need help structuring their thoughts and expressing themselves in a way that gains them marks in an exam or in theircoursework. I can help with that by making suremy feedback is specific and encouraging, by giving examples of exactly what's required and by guiding you carefully so that you can get it right.I will tailor the lessons to suit you which means you're the driving force.I think you can tell...
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£62/hr
4.9
Kevin L
Experienced English tutor with proven results.
Hello!My name is Kevin, and I specialise in teaching Business, Politics, Philosophy and Religious Studies across different academic levels. I have hundreds of hours of tutoring experience, including some students who have had weekly classes for 4+ years. I create engaging and personalised lessons around content, exam structure and areas of improvement, which have led to proven academic results, including multiple grade improvements and admission to top Russell Group Universities.I specialise in the AQA and Edexcel exam boards; however, I can assist with other exam boards as well.I have a Bachelor's...
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£62/hr
5.0
Aziz K
English Tutor - Caring, Dedicated, and Encouraging
I am a pleasant, patient and inspiring individual who is vastly experienced in working with children from all ages and backgrounds.I`m a graduate in Business Studies and experienced in working with children from Primary school to GCSE students, including children with specialist needs such as Autism.With approximately four years working in a secondary school and nine years as a private tutor, I have a very high understanding of how to work with young persons, getting the best out of them to achieve objectives. Having spent a considerable amount of time within the English department, I possess an...
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£47/hr
4.9
Padma A
Energetic English tutor
Hi,I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor offering maths andEnglish, for primary school children. I tutor children in the preparations of 7+, 9+ and 11+ exams.I tutor Year 7 children in maths and Science. Ihave a Masters degree and a teaching qualification. I have an Enhanced DBS check. I started tutoring in 2014 and since then I have guided lots of children. I have tutored over 30 children, all of different ages and abilities. I realise thateach child is different and I teach them according to their ability. I understand the needs of each child.I am a very patient and positive person and I love...
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